[Quick Af] - Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FX38 Operating Instructions Manual

∫ About [ƒ]
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You can focus on the subject more quickly than in other AF modes.
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The picture may stop moving for a moment before being brought into focus when you press the
shutter button halfway. This is not a malfunction.
∫ Setting up [ ] (AF Tracking)
1
Bring the subject to the AF tracking
frame, and press 4 to lock the subject
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AF tracking frame will continuously focus on
the subject's movement once the subject is
recognised.
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AF tracking is turned off when 4 is pressed
again.
2
Take the picture
Note
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Dynamic tracking function may fail to lock, lose the subject in AF tracking, or track different
subject depending on the recording conditions such as the ones below.
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When the subject is too small
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When the recording location is too dark
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When the subject is moving too fast
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When the background has the same or similar colour to the subject.
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When jitter is occurring
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When using the zoom
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If it fails to lock, AF area will flash in red, and disappear. Press 4 again.
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AF Tracking will not operate when the subject is not specified, the subject is lost, or has failed
to be tracked. The picture will be taken with [Ø] in [AF MODE] in that case.
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[QUICK AF] will not operate during AF tracking.
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It is not possible to set [
in the motion picture mode.
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It is not possible to set [
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The focus range becomes the same as macro mode. [5 cm (Wide)/1 m (Tele) to ¶]
For details on [REC] mode menu settings, refer to P24.
As long as the camera is held steady, the camera will automatically adjust the focus and
focus adjustment will then be quicker when the shutter is pressed. This is useful at times
when, for instance, you do not want to miss a picture-taking opportunity.
Applicable modes:
[OFF]/[ON]
Note
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When [ON] is set, [
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It does not operate during AF tracking.
Advanced (Recording pictures)
] in [STARRY SKY], [FIREWORKS], [PIN HOLE], [FILM GRAIN], or
] in [B/W], [SEPIA], [COOL], or [WARM] in [COLOR MODE].

[QUICK AF]

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] is displayed on the screen.
Before locking
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Locked